First of all, thanks guys!!!!!!! I was stopped dead in the middle of traffic.

Autozone carries the part.
Part Number: SU4740
Crankshaft Position Sensor | 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK320 6 Cylinders 3.2L SFI SOHC | AutoZone.com

There is a bracket, held on by 2 larger star bolts, blocking the CPS . I loosened the large star bolt closest to the CPS so the bracket would wiggle out of the way.
(got the female star set at Lowe's for $39.99) (use the one marked "E16")

Then I used a small 1/4" deep socket, with an extension, to get the smaller star socket out of it's hole. The CPS pulls right out, easily.

I did not want to use that small star socket bolt again, it sucks.
So I got a different bolt from Lowe's with the same threads and length.
( stainless steel M6 - 1.00 x 16 )